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The reagent used in Clemmensen reduction...

The reagent used in Clemmensen reduction is

A

Zinc amalgam +HCl

B

Sodium amalgam + HCl

C

Zinc amalgam + nitric acid

D

Sodium amalgam `+HNO_(3)`

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